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Teens can learn to write songs in LO Parks class

Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation offers plenty of programs for starting the New Year with new activities. There is something for everyone.

The staff at Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation knows teens love music, and just bet many of them walk around with a song in their heart every day.

So Songwriting for Teens is designed especially for them. It's a class for musicians of all skill sets. Bring your guitar, bass, ukulele, voice, any instrument, and let us help you write your own song. Registered Teen Lounge participants can attend this class for free. Here are the details: For ages 11-17, 5 to 6 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 22-March 19, LOPR-Palisades, $75.

Here's another class for teens:

Babysitter Training — Topics include accident prevention, handling emergencies, first aid and child development, positive supervision and the rights and responsibilities of a good babysitter. Here are the details: For ages 10-15, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, LOPR-Palisades, $93.

School's Out-Let's Go Fishing! — Travel to a local, stocked lake to catch fish all day. Learn the fundamentals and come home with dinner. Bring your own pole or use one of ours. Lunch, snacks, waterproof shoes and raingear required for this adventure. Here are the details: For ages 8-12, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15, Mary S. Young Park, $77.

Roll Away Tension — Experience myofascial and release muscle tension, relieve pain and reduce stress with the help of a foam roller, your own body weight and gravity. Everyone can benefit. Bring a mat, and a roller if you have one. Rollers available to purchase at class for $20, payable to instructors Cynthia Ferrier, MD and Ryan Crosby MSW, RYT. Here are the details: For ages 18+, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 27, LOPR-Palisades, $36.